Historic Memphis Guided Walking Tour: Memphis Beyond Beale
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About This Tour in Memphis
Why Visit Memphis?
Memphis, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Memphis provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Memphis
You can reach Memphis, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Local taxes
- Orpheum Theater guided tour (if option selected, MONDAY-WEDNESDAY ONLY)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Orpheum Theater guided tour (not available Thursday-Sunday)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Within a few blocks there are four different parking garages, and several open-air parking lots. The closest garage to our location (just two blocks away) is at 149 Peabody Place between Second Street and BB King Blvd., next to the Hampton Inn. You can try your luck with on-street metered parking, too, on Second Street just south of Beale; on Beale between Front and Second; or along Peabody Place from Front to Fourth Street.
- Guests who choose the Orpheum Theater guided tour (AVAILABLE MONDAY-WEDNESDAY ONLY) will arrive at the theater for the 12:00pm tour. Your tour guide will depart at that time; the Orpheum Theater is just 2 blocks from where the tour begins.
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
History of yellow fever in MemphisPlease meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.
End Point
Please meet your guide inside the Peabody Hotel Lobby, near the Concierge Desk.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
History of yellow fever in Memphis 10 minutes
History of WDIA, the "Goodwill Station" 10 minutes
History of one of Memphis' oldest and most beautiful parks 20 minutes
Renamed Fourth Bluff Park in 2016, site of the Battle of Memphis in June 1862 15 minutes
History and importance of the Mississippi River 15 minutes
History of the Cotton Exchange and historic Cotton Row 10 minutes
Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest... 10 minutes
Once known as Howard's Row, see the oldest collection of original buildings in Downtown Memphis
History of the South's Grand Hotel and the Peabody duck march 20 minutes
**IF OPTION SELECTED** Visit the Orpheum Theater, the... 1 hour
**IF OPTION SELECTED** Visit the Orpheum Theater, the premier entertainment venue in Memphis since 1928. If the add -on option is selected, guests will be allowed to participate in a guided tour of the building (available Monday-Wednesday only and subject to change based on availability).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
